• Waste Removal. Small amounts of salts and organic compounds are excreted through sweat.
• Regulates body temperature. There can be a change of blood flow to the surface of the skin to help regulate temperature, or produces sweat to evaporate on your skin and cool it.
• Provides a physical barrier. Your skin protects underlying tissues from physical abrasion, bacterial invasion, dehydration, and ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
• Sensation. The skin is filled with nerve endings and receptors that detect temperature, touch, pressure, and pain.
• Immunity. Langerhans (LANG-er-hans) cells from bone marrow migrate to the epidermis (outer layer of skin). They interact with white blood cells called helper T cells in immune responses and are easily damaged by UV radiation.
• Blood reservoir. The kin has an extensive network of blood vessels that contains 8-10% of the total blood flow of a resting adult. During mild to moderate exercise, skin blood flow can increase to help dissipate heat from the body. However, during hard exercise the skin vessels get smaller so more blood is available for circulation in contracting muscles.
• Synthesis of Vitamin D. An often overlooked skin function is making vitamin D in response to sunlight. This fat-soluble vitamin plays an important role in regulating calcium, phosphorus and minerals in the body and promoting normal bone development.

As you can see, your skin is important! Since your skin can absorb substances, it’s important to be careful what you use. Instead of strange chemicals, go for natural skin care so you can feel confident you’re only putting good things on and in your body.

Natural skin care makes sense for the largest organ of your body!